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Announcements

2020 Return to School & Virtual Learning

Our "2020 Return to School" page is where we will post updates, reminders, and other logistical information from Principal Herring and the Whitman admin team to parents during the 2020-21 school year.

Our "Virtual Learning" page, is devoted to providing ongoing resources to help student and their parents during virtual learning.

Walt Whitman Virtual Back to School Night Program

Walt Whitman Back to School Night Program September 21, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Parents will have an opportunity to meet with school administrators and learn about the vision of Whitman Middle School.

After School Program Registration for 2020-21SY

The After School Program is beginning virtually this year, with the possibility of an in-person program when students can safely return to the building. For the virtual portion of the program, we may be offering some programming in which Whitman students would participate in activities with students and staff from other FCPS middle schools.

News You Choose from Whitman Middle School

View the latest News You Choose updates from Whitman Middle School. If you would like to view the pictures, click on "View it as a Web page" after the page opens.

Walt Whitman School Gear

Wildcats, do you need and want some new spirit wear to show off your Whitman pride? Checkout the new available clothing items for purchase at the online spirit wear store.

Let's Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Let's celebrate and enjoy Hispanic Heritage Month and please check out the wonderful book recommendations.

Student Health and Safety Guidance

Consistent with Governor Northam’s phased reopening plan for Virginia schools, and guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) has provided guidance to staff regarding school health practices for students.

Free Meal Program for All FCPS Students

Grab and Go service hours are 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) with both breakfast and lunch being served at the same time. Bus routes for food distribution are operating Monday through Friday beginning at 6:30 a.m. Specific information about meal distribution locations and bus distribution schedules are available.

Parent Technology Help Desk

To support families who are working with their children during distance learning, Fairfax County Public Schools now has a Parent Technology Help Desk. The number is 1-833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS). It will be answered by staff 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week. If the help desk is unable to solve the issue on the phone with the parent or guardian, they will enter a ticket on the parent’s behalf and the request for help will be transferred to the appropriate FCPS team.

WWMS Virtual Bell Schedule for 2020

Please click to view the Virtual Bell Schedule for 2020.
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Upcoming Events at Whitman Middle School

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Bell Schedule

View our virtual bell schedule

Report Attendance

Use our online form to report an absence

IB-MIDDLE SCHOOL YEARS PROGRAM

Learn about our IB-MYP program

Mental Health Resources: 24/7 Emergency Numbers

Whitman Middle School Features

Student Receive Laptops for Distance Learning

April 01, 2020
Take a look at a video about Whitman's laptop distribution program before the start of distance learning.

Whitman's Lunches in the Library

January 24, 2020
We have games, puzzles, arts & crafts, and other activities available.

Whitman's Library in the Morning

October 25, 2019
Whitman's library is a busy place when students first arrive in the morning!
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FCPS News and Features

School Board Returns to In-Person Regular Meetings

The School Board will return to in-person Regular meetings on November 5, 2020

Return to School News - October 26, 2020

Get information on the upcoming early release day and student holidays, the Return to School plan, a parent check-in survey, and the 2020 Principal and Teachers of the Year in this week's issue of Return to School News.

Five Schools Awarded Funds from VDOE for STEM Competition

Five Fairfax County public schools have been awarded a total of $10,000 in STEM Competition Team Grants from the Virginia Department of Education.

Superintendent Return to School Update - October 23

We are bringing back additional groups of students this week and next as we continue to meet the health and operational metrics that have been established for in-person instruction including low transmission rates, mitigation strategies, planned response for confirmed cases, and availability of teachers and staff.
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